May 1, 2024
Updated June 3, 2025
20 minute read
Understanding Stripe: A Comprehensive Guide to the Online Payment Infrastructure
Stripe is a technology company that builds economic infrastructure for the internet. Businesses of all sizes—from new startups to public companies—use its software to accept payments and manage their businesses online. At its core, Stripe provides a suite of payment APIs that powers commerce for online businesses around the world, making it simpler for companies to transact globally.
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Reading list
We've selected two books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Stripe.
Provides a gentle introduction to Stripe for beginners, explaining the core concepts and how to get started with using the platform.
Focuses on using Stripe's API with Node.js, providing hands-on examples and guidance on building payment applications.
For more information about how these books relate to this course, visit:
OpenCourser.com/topic/yj6ij5/strip